Social Worker

DaVita • New Brunswick, NJ

35d • $68,000 - $109,000

About The Position

As a Social Worker at DaVita, you’ll be a part of a Team that values work-life balance and where your personal and professional growth is a top priority. DaVita has an open position for a Social Worker who will be a vital member of each patient’s core care team. Life on dialysis can be a difficult transition for many patients-and you'll be there to support and advocate for them. In this vital role, you will help patients understand their rights and responsibilities, and guide them in managing the physical, mental, emotional and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease. If you love patient-centered health care with real relationships inside a company that encourages fun on and off the clock, then DaVita is the place for you. We offer career options to fit your lifestyle.

Requirements

• Must have minimum LSW.
• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required with a specialization in clinical practice
• Demonstrated knowledge of government and private insurance programs
• Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook as well as functional proficiency with DaVita specific applications within 60 days
• Licensed or registered in the state of practice as required by state regulations.
• ACSW/ASW licensure required in the State of California.

Responsibilities

• Conducts, reviews, and assesses quality of life survey results, develops patient goal setting, completes appropriate follow up to analyze patients' plan to improve scores and quality of life.
• Communicates with interdisciplinary team regarding patient psychosocial issues affecting treatment and wellbeing.
• Counsels new and current patients and families on treatment options and modalities.
• Conceptualizes problems, interventions and the evaluation of interventions with respect to human behavior, personality development, and social environment.
• May be required to cover more than one facility in the area.

Benefits

• A community first, company second culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package to connect teammates to what matters most. We offer medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off, PTO cash out, paid training and more.
• DaVita provides the opportunities for support for you and your family with family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access to Headspace®, backup child, elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees